Recent content by scvacuumguy

The model 26 was discontinued in 1992. The only way to really tell the date is to look at the sticker on the motor inside or call Vacuflo. They were fairly cryptic on these models. Newer models have the year followed by the week of manufacture in the serial number.

We’ve been using a wire wheel since 1955 at my stores- assuming the employee didn’t already sell the customer a new brushroll (which is around 90% of the time)

Looks like a pretty basic horn motor. We have plenty of them at work, but they are retail priced (same as online).

This is one of the reasons they make central vacuum companies. Call your closest local person and have them come out. Most of the people on here do not own a central vacuum business or a vacuum cleaner store. You’re getting advice from other people who don’t have a clue

Kristi has really done well diversifying Tacony’s portfolio. Fortunately for those of us with stores, it is rare for a consumer (other than vacuum enthusiasts) to realize and research these types of things.

Just an FYI- Kyle is doing an amazing job on these bags! I ordered one for my 725 special that was stricken with an ugly orange replacement bag. Thanks so much- pictured are two of my employees getting excited about the bag. Ron has been working on vacuums for over 40 years. He basically went...

A favorite customer of ours spent over $300 replacing Dyson parts destroyed by screws (and obviously from a retail display). When we asked if he pulled these out of a trash can behind Target or Bed Bath, he claimed his child did it… That said…. We welcome anyone to come to our stores and try...

I’ll tell you exactly what they will do (if they are smart) They will ride the wave of the “Kirby” name for the next 15-25 years. They will begin private labeling various models and create a retail big box line. They will consolidate dealers into protected territories for the “flagship” model...

The whole point of a vacuum store is to supply vacuum cleaners, other cleaning products, and parts for vacuum cleaners. If you want to go to a dumpster store with a bunch of used junk- because they can’t afford to be a dealer for any major brands, you will not find a Miele motor. If they do have...

I have a bunch of Sebo X8 models, but my stores also sell Sebo. They are great machines!

I’ve already had to put a transmission in mine, and a radiator. For the price, this has been the most problematic car I’ve ever owned. Luxxx- I used to have a VTX750 that I adored until an accident on the interstate. Haven’t ridden since

Looks like Shark has done it again!!! What piece of $hit will they crap out next?!?!

I drive a 2016 Tahoe LTZ and it’s time to replace with a new truck or suv. Does anyone else just feel that it’s ok to put up with the absolutely garbage GM product in order to have a decently large interior for kids?

We deal in TTI warranty, but don’t really sell their latest stuff. Definitely will keep carrying that one lightweight Royal in our stores until they run out. We discontinued the Royal Shampooer and everlast long before they stopped making them, so I was mistaken that they were liquidating the...

Mostly wrong... Royal is still around. They have an old Oreck upright rebadged as a Royal lightweight. Still trying to figure out what the next step is for Royal. We actually still have an Everlast upright left in one of our stores (we don’t even demo it as it’s just there for someone who has...